Rich Lives, Poor Lives

An immersive history series in which Ruth Goodman and Rob Rinder explore Britain's defining historical events through the contrasting experiences of the rich and the poor. Blending expert insight, authentic locations and compelling real-life stories, the series reveals how wealth, class and resilience shaped everyday life across Britain's most dramatic moments in history.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Rich Lives, Poor Lives
First Air Date	July 10, 2025
Last Air Date	August 4, 2026
Seasons	2
Episodes	7
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	Lion Television WPP Motion Entertainment
Networks	5

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The Tudors with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

A look back at when England braced for the arrival of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Rob follows the story of wealthy London merchant Thomas Cordell, who risked everything when Elizabeth I called on private ships to face the Spanish Armada, while Ruth traces the experiences of sailor William Browne and his wife Margaret as war tore families apart.

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